Group Procurement Manager

Job Description : GROUP PROCUREMENT MANAGER ZIMBABWE FOR MINING Responsibilities: Define clear KRA’s, KPI’s and relevant scorecards for procurement team Maintain detailed price benchmarks for the full spectrum of goods procured to manage costs Ensure a clear and robust set of SOPs are in place to define the initial requisition to final delivery framework and space Manage the current ERP to serve this framework Define IT needs to ensure fast, effective communication of all procurement and logistics related information to all involved in the procurement process. Monitor and record supplier performance to assess supplier‘s ability to meet quality and delivery requirements on a continuous basis Negotiate prices and secure advantageous terms and conditions with suppliers and ensure that such negotiations are properly contracted, documented and filed according to Company specifications, Review all existing contracts, and negotiate new fixed terms contracts for strategic category requirements Contract management and keeping record of expiration dates and renegotiating or awarding new tenders as required Maintaining and updating supplier information such as product ranges, pricing, delivery times, etc. Risk assessments on key suppliers Key Skills: Knowledge of sourcing & procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in ‘reading’ the market, Internal customer & supplier relationships, Market knowledge of suppliers of goods/services, Results driven & strategic planning, Performance productivity management, Excellent verbal & written communication skills at all level of the business hierarchy, Time management, detail-oriented and ability to manage a business by the numbers, Innovative thinking and ability to solve simple & complex problems with the target to achieve set goals. Management experience to include excellent supervisory, leadership capabilities, & mentoring skills Strong communication and negotiations skills Good analytical and strategic thinking Knowledge of ERP systems Qualifications: Degree in Business Management; Economics; Purchasing and Supply Chain management or a related field. 15 years relevant experience (Procurement Officer or Procurement Manager level)

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